Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSi 215 Cuddy Cabin 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 vs Chaparral SSi 215 Cuddy Cabin 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Chaparral SSi 215 Cuddy Cabin 2008 tops out at 280 hp. Engine specs for the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chaparral SSi 215 Cuddy Cabin 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chaparral Boats Vortex 223VR 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chaparral SSi 215 Cuddy Cabin 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.71
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 4 in. (1.32 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,430 lbs. (648.6 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail3.8 gal. (14)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters15.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3.8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChaparral
Modelnot available
ModelSSi 215 Cuddy Cabin
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 Alpha drive 220 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max280 hp (209 kW)